Christopher Springer 
Embalming 
History, Theory, and Practice

Embalming is the art and science of preserving human or animal remains by treating them (in its modern form withchemicals) to forestall decomposition. The intention is usually to make the deceased suitable for public or private viewing aspart of the funeral ceremony, or keep them preserved for medical purposes in an anatomical laboratory. The three goals ofembalming are sanitization, presentation, and preservation, with restoration being an important additional factor in someinstances. This book aims to give the background knowledge which would assist the practitioner in the legal aspects, methods and fundamentals of embalming. The text of the book is simple and lucid to understand. Illustrations and diagramsof the book guide the reader, which are of particular importance in this field of study. The present book is aimed to create acombined collection of study material for professionals, researchers and students to understand outcome of recentresearches of this field. It is a contribution of the renowned and internationally established experts. Readers will find thisbook very interesting.